Description
Experience the warmth of your kitchen transformed into an Indian culinary haven with this homemade butter chicken recipe. Tender, marinated chicken bathed in a creamy tomato sauce, infused with aromatic spices, creates a dish that delights the senses. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe guarantees second helpings and happy faces around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces in salt and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in marinated chicken; cook until browned (8-10 minutes).
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, garam masala, and turmeric; simmer for 15 minutes.
- Lower heat, add heavy cream, stir well, and simmer for another 5-7 minutes.
- Serve garnished with cilantro alongside basmati rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg